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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1914

Page

12

Rinehart to Take Lebanon Baseball Manager Role

Andy Rinehart of Indianapolis is set to become Lebanon’s new manager, after reaching terms with the Moose lodge committee. He plans a high quality team, with local tryouts and a lineup featuring Parker, Tomlinson, Heflin, Ter bone, Huffine, Link, and Connaughton, aiming to improve the town’s baseball reputation. The first game under his regime will be a week from Sunday against Frankfort, and he intends to sharpen the squad before facing Indianapolis teams.

Lebanon Andy Rinehart Indianapolis Moose Lodge Rinehart Mr. Rinehart Bush, Mullin Sommers Detroit Americans Parker Tomlinson Sand Heflin Terbone Huffine Moose Indianapolis Oxfords Laddy Link Indianapolis American Association Hoosier Capitol Miller Nianapolis Connaughton Steingeldt Finn Wategement Frankfort Indianapolis T. T Losal

Jon Bell To Travel With Moving Picture Company

Mrs Elizabeth Bell of North Meridian street has received a note from her son John Bell a Swarthmore College student saying he will travel with a chau tauqua company during summer vacation and will have charge of a moving picture machine the company will visit eastern places of interest including Massachusetts New Jersey Maryland Virginia and North Carolina

Elizabeth Bell North Meridian Street John Bell Swarthmore College Pennsylvania Massachusetts New Jersey Maryland Virginia North Carolina

Purnell Nominated by Ninth District Republicans

In Kokomo Indiana on June 18 the Ninth District Republican convention nominated Fred Purnell of Attica for congress over James Stutesman of Crawfordsville. Purnell won 131½ votes to 116½ with Hamilton and Howard counties delivering deciding ballots. William Robinson of Frankfort presided as permanent chairman as speeches followed and a platform was adopted.

Kokomo Ind Fred Purnell Attica Congress Mr. Purnell James Stutesman Crawfordsville Purnell Statesman Hamilton Howard William Robinson Frankfort

Barton Captured After Escaping. Sentenced to Jail

Wilbur Barton, who had recently escaped from deputy sheriff Roberts, was captured Tuesday evening at the interurban power house. Sheriff McRoberts, with deputy Roberts and prosecutor Dodson, subdued Barton after he offered resistance en route to jail. Barton had been convicted of public indecency and given a fine and jail term.

Wilbur Barton Roberts McRoberts Barton Dodson

Graduation recital highlights Miss Bonnie McKinney

Miss Bonnie McKinney presented a graduation recital at the Metropolitan School of Music under Edward Nell while Edith Fish assisted. The June 19 commencement will feature McKinney and Blanche Berkeley among the graduates, with McKinney residing in Whitestown and serving as soprano soloist at the Methodist church.

Bonnie McKinney Metropolitan School of Music Edward Nell Edith Fish Lebanon Miss McKinney Blanche Berkeley McKinney Whitestown Methodist Church

Dinner Gala for Miss Miller's Upcoming Marriage

A six o clock dinner will be given tonight at Mrs. Moore's home in Mechanicsburg in compliment to Miss Ethel Miller of Frankfort whose marriage to William Bij Smith of Lebanon will occur next Wednesday. The party is hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meifeld of Frankfort and will include Bert Witers of Lebanon and Miss Agnes Miller of Crawfordsville. The Moore home is a social hub for Lebanon and Frankfort residents.

Moore Mechanicsburg Ethel Miller Frankfort William Bij Smith Lebanon Fred Meifeld Frankefort Bert Witers Agnes Miller Crawfordsville

Trip to Sheridan Inspectors Visit Indiana Condensed Milk Co Plant

This afternoon C A Berry with Ivory Tolle and Will T Hooton will inspect the Indiana Condensed Milk Co plant at Sheridan. Friday morning additional inspectors George B Jones J W Shelby J P Staley W C Yutzy B P McKey A H Felker join the party. After the morning inspection the Lebanon group will be entertained at dinner.

C. A. Berry Ivory Tolle Will T. Hooton Sheridan Indiana Condensed Milk Co George B. Jones J. W. Shelby J. P. Staley W. C. Yutzy B. P. McKey A. H. Felker C. Berry Lebanon

Fayette youth earns A B degree at St Joseph college

Father Connelly returned from Rensselaer where he attended the commencement exercises of St Joseph college. One Boone County boy Lawrence Farrell son of James Farrell of Fayette was a member of this year's graduating class. Farrell had been taking the classical course and received his A B degree.

Connelly Rensselaer St. Joseph College Boone County Lawrence Farrell James Farrell Fayette Farrell

Auto Collision at South and Lebanon Streets

Lon Deatleys car collided with Chas Fishs truck on South and Lebanon streets this afternoon. Deatleys front axle buckled in the crash and damage was extensive to both vehicles.

Lon Deatley Chas. Fish South and Lebanon Deatley

Entries in three stake races at interurban fair circuit

Representatives from circuit cities gathered in Frankfort to list entries for seven classes across three stake races. The 2:18 trot was converted to a class race, with many horse entries led by Miss Duglas, Bud More, Princess Lutell, and Helen E. among others, reflecting a broadened program and regional participation.

Frankfort

Landed a Big One at Platte Lake

John Huber reports from Platte Lake Michigan that he and J A Coons had a strong first day of fishing catching fourteen bass with the smallest over two pounds, five pike and one muskie. Coons landed the 28 pound muskie after a thirty minute battle, the fish measuring 51 inches. Weather is cold and Huber jokes about needing ice skates if it gets colder.

John Huber Platte Lake Mich J. A. Coons

Damage and probate notes in Marion township case files

A damage case is compromised with Nellie B. Staten inheriting fourteen acres of Marion township realty and a daughter of the decedent, plus Wil bert Jones obtaining fourteen acres. Executors named William Heffelmire. Objections to probate filed by Flora B. Dachemin Addie F. Burress and Alfaretta Berry allege unsound mind undue influence fraud and duress at time of execution. Flickinger will probated in Boone Circuit Court dated October 6 1913. Mary E. Flickinger life estate of personal property and life use of realty. remainder to multiple siblings and nieces nephews with shares specified. If beneficiaries predecease, shares go to descendants. realty to wife for life with rents and profits.

Atto Berry Nellie B. Staten Marion Township Wilbert Jones William Heffelmire Flora B. Dachemin Addie F. Burress Alfaretta Berry Ann E. Jones Flickinger H. A. Blicking Boone Circuit Court Mae Crear Charles D. Crear Mary E. Wiickinger Melazema C. Garst Samuel A. Flickinger Charles M. Flickinger William J. Flickinger Mary Lillian Robbins Martin Judy Catharine Hanger Abram N. Judy Charles E. Judy Susan Lettie Coleman Mary Lillian Robbites John E. Robbing Iit Melazema Garrett Samuel A Charles M William J. I

State Veterinarian A F Nelson Performs Surgery at Farm

State veterinarian Dr A F Nelson and three assistants visited the McBroom farm on Wednesday to operate on a valuable horse owned by Mr McBroom. The procedure aimed to save the animal and involved careful surgical steps by the team.

A. F. Nelson McBroom Farm Broom

Moose Lodge Raided by Police in Quiet Liquor Bust

Police with a search warrant and Prosecutor Dodson seized fourteen cases of beer from Moose lodge rooms in the Charles building. The raid found government tax evidence and beer checks tied to individual names, with fifteen affiliated people listed.

Dodron Moose Lodge Ellis Leonard Evans Dodson Moose Club Charles Building Moose Home

Bible Heroine class entertains at DeVol home

The Bible Heroine class of girls from the Vacation Bible school at Central Christian church was entertained Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. DeVol’s East Washington street home. Readings by Leone Edwards and Lucile Kirtley, piano solos by Margaret Higbee and Esther Hedges, a vocal by Cordelia DeVol, and a missionary story by Mrs. DeVol highlighted a two week program. Games on the DeVol lawn and ice cream with cake followed, ending the pleasant afternoon.

Vacation Bible School Central Christian Church Goldsmith Hedges Frank Essex W. J. DeVol DeVol East Washington Street Mises Leone Edwards Lucile Kirtley Margaret Higbee Esther Hedges Cordelia DeVol

Shower Party for Miss Maud Foster At Dodd Home

A surprise shower was given to Miss Maud Foster by friends Tuesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Ollie Dodd on Betsey Street. Guests presented gifts of slurasmen ching silverware and jin en. The evening was pleasant with light refreshments served.

Maud Foster Ollie Dodd Betsey Street

Cornutt and Stultz Wed in Central Christian Church Ceremony

William Russell Cornutt of Big Springs and Lelie Fay Stultz of the same neighborhood were married Wednesday afternoon at Central Christian Church. Rev Homer Bible School conducted the ceremony, with class members from Vacation Farmer's State Bank in attendance. The couple will reside in Big Springs. A junior picnic for boys then followed in Brenton's woods northeast of the city, with Dr C Higgin, W J DeVol, Rey A L Ward and Orville Nelson along for the outing.

William Russell Cornutt Chas. M. Cornutt Big Springs Lelie Fay Stultz John §. Stultz Mabel Ransdall Central Christian Church Vacation Farmer's State Bank Homer Bible School Con Dale Brenton's Woods C. €. Higging W. J. DeVol Rey A. L. Ward Orville Nelson

Bound Over to Court in Paternity Case

Luther Sheets was bound over to the circuit court under a $300 bond after a preliminary hearing in Squire Perrill's court on paternity charges. he could not post bail and remained jailed. Mattie Brandenburg, who filed the affidavit, assaulted Sheets with a razor on South Lebanon Street, injuring only his clothing while he fled. Esrl De Motte, arrested Sunday for intoxication, was tried this morning and fined $1 plus costs.

Luther Sheets Squire Perrill Mattie Brandenburg Sheets South Lebanon Street Esrl-De Motte

Picnic Hosted by Jefferson Township Horsethief Detective Company

The group will hold a Friday afternoon picnic at 2 p m at Otis U Young's home for members and their families. Each member may invite a prospective member and their family. F Martin of Jamestown, president of the national organization, will deliver a speech with others to follow.

Jefferson

Fortnightly Sewing Club Meets With Guest Letter

Mrs Irwin Brown hosted the Fortnightly Sewing club on Tuesday afternoon with members and guests including Mrs John Hornaday Mrs Walter Hodge Mrs Roy Metzger Mrs Will Davis Mrs Charles Hartman Miss Lida Perkins and Mrs Frank Coulter of Frankfort. A letter from Mrs Guy Davis a patient at Wabash Valley Sanitarium was read and flowers were sent to her. Crimson rambler roses furnished the decorations and Mrs Brown served a two course lunch.

Irwin Brown Sewing Club Guy Davis Wabash Valley Sanitarium Brown John Hornaday Walter Hodge Roy Metzger Will Davis Charles Hartman Lida Perkins Frank Coulter Frankfort

Party Honors Miss Foster and Miss Brain at Lafayette home

Walter and Ruth Smith entertained a small group Tuesday evening at their Lafayette avenue residence in honor of Miss Sleea Foster of Richmond Indiana and Miss Nellie Brain of Fort Fontaine. The gathering featured old fashioned games and music with light refreshments served.

Walter Ruth Smith Lafayette Avenue Sleea Foster Richmond Ind Nellie Brain Lg Fountaine Dora Stark Electa Foster Donna Neege Mable Burgin Arthelma Parr Ruth Bower Dorothy Stark Eleanor Stark Leon Chumlea George White

W S T Club Social at Miss Gardner’s Home

The W S T club was entertained Tuesday evening by Miss Esther Gardner at her North Meridian street home. A social time followed with several gentlemen callers and refreshments of tutti frutti and wafers. Guest Miss Sue Simpson of Crawfordsville attended.

W.S. T. Club Esther Gardner North Meridian Street Sue Simpson Grawfordsyvile

Horses Run Wild At Elm Street Grocery Scene

A team of horses hitched to a huckster wagon bolted Tuesday in front of H T Wooda grocery on East Elm street when a passing bicycle startled them. Clerk Rolla Neese suffered a painful injury to his right foot as the horses stepped on it repeatedly. He remains at home on Evans street.

H.T. Wooda East Elm Street Rolla Neese Mr. Neese Evans Street

Advertised Letter List Names Recipients and Addressees

The notice lists names associated with an advertised letter run including Miss June Jones Miss Sharlet Ship ley Mrs Desa H Beck Mrs Efflie Johnson Mr David Rash Mr Leslie Webster Mr George Burkhart Mr G C Caldwell Mr Herachel Hopewell Mr H Low man C E Myers Hey Osa T Kestle.

June Jones Sharlet Shipley Donald Milan Desa H. Beck Efflie Johnson David Rash Leslie Webster George Burkhart G. C. Caldwell Herachel Hopewell H. Lowman C. E.myers Hey Osa T. Kestle

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Laddy Jon Bell Chautauqua Company Man W. HB. Smith This City Miss Miller Condensed Milk Co St. Joseph’s College Turee Miss Duglas B. m Charles Bean Mt. Sterling Arthelma Farr Zg. m J. A Parr Bud More S. G J. A. Parr Leba Lady Weston Br. m John Gowdy Rushville Princess Lutell Wonder Worker Stable Tiffin C. Sterling Dillon B. x Clark L. Green Jacksonville Ill Barney Edwards H. Wyldewood Albert Levis Danville Fid Davis J. Fleming Terre Haute Tramplight Milton Mack McCaffie Coatsville Mary Joe S. m Thomas Ammerwan Vincennes McClellan B. G Thomas Anderson Uncle Tom Roy Davis Pullman Thorne B. S. Ward McClelland Tommy D Apple Diamond Bell A. G. Wilson Mohawk Mart G Joseph Ingersol Waynetown Ed Dillon G. S Ed M. Denny Advance King A. Dillard B. F. Pitman Bedford Logan Belle John Kendall Logansport Joe Snell John Kendal Orphan Boy Chas, Bean Mt.Sterling Gentry Chas. Bean Helen E. Blk. m Eikenberry Bros Russiaville Shirley Binger C. S Geo. Walker Memphis Tenn Marine Direct Lady I S. J. Fleming Erna 1 Frank Tinkler Martinsville Paducah Tom Settle London C. A. Carpenter G. m Barley and Catterlin Crawfordaville Rowdy Czar Lee Jackson Schuler H. B J. E. Higbee Denny L J- E. Higbee Dillon M. Denny Billy Beck G. G Redden Til King A. Dillard Mary Rosalind Parr Blk A Parr I Gy Chris, Bean Chas Bean Mr. Sterling Zenobia George Walker Tommy Hoyt Carr and Hedges Homer Lady Must Dan K Kid Agt Ont Grace Hall Denny I G. J. E. Higbee Daniel W B. S Spot Webb Rockville Platte Will J. DeVol Cornutt Lelia Stultz Luther TIVES Otis U Young Walter and W. S. T. Club Esther
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